Initially it was frustrating to read about Tageticula yuccasella as the moth that pollinated all of our native yucca species,…

This could be a good project for someone wanting a graduate degree: clarifying how many species of Sapindus there are in the world. One of the requirements for this research would be ability to enjoy travel, because you will be all over the globe identifying Sapindus species in their diverse habitats.

The concept of the mountain ranges of the southwest as sky islands goes back to at least 1943 when Natt…

For goodness sake, I forgot to mention the black-tailed jackrabbit’s ears. The large iconic ears are magnificent parabolic reflectors that…

Berberis fremontii is in the Barberry family or Berberidaceae. If you look up barberry plants in a field guide, a…

The Chihuahuan ravens (Corvus cryptoleucus) in this story have returned to the same nest in the Emory oak (Quercus emoryi)…

Our guest today on 30 Minutes was Kimber Lanning, Executive Director and founder of Local First Arizona Arizona. She spoke about the Local First Arizona movement and the upcoming Food and Farm Finance Forum.

The fourth annual Arizona Food and Farm Finance Forum will be held on May 18-19, 2017, at the University of Arizona’s Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building in Tucson, Arizona, with the aim of influencing the way Arizona feeds itself and does business locally. The event is presented by Local First Arizona Foundation, a statewide organization focused on community and economic development in order to build self-sufficient, healthy and prosperous communities.

“The fourth annual Arizona Food and Farm Finance Forum will be an opportunity for those involved in and contributing to Arizona’s local food system to gather, network, learn and develop new skill sets,” said Kimber Lanning, Founder and Executive Director of Local First Arizona Foundation. “This year’s Forum will feature nationally acclaimed speakers with experience in farming, food system development, local food marketing, and building vibrant local economies.”

This Arizona Food and Farm Finance Forum will focus on bridging the gap between local food entrepreneurs and both private and public opportunities for investment. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from leaders in their field and network with others in their industry. “The overall goal will be relationship building and setting the stage for coordination and cooperation across Arizona’s local food system,” said Lanning.

The event is open to anyone interested in Arizona’s local food economy, including food producers, buyers of local food, food manufacturers, financial institutions, farmers market organizers, CSA organizers, agribusiness developers, beginning farmers and ranchers

The common name of chocolate flower refers to the surprising chocolate fragrance of the flower. Another common name I came…

      Sweet acacia is Vachellia farnesiana (Acacia farnesiana) and is in the pea family Fabaceae. I have never…

For the first time in decades, Eb is not listed on the permit as the trip leader. A different way to participate on the hike.

Recorded and produced by Eb Eberlein. Join the Arizona Trails Community at  https://www.facebook.com/ArizonaTrailsonKXCI/